Designing a Future-proof Fundraising Team: A Lighthearted Exploration of a Serious Topic

Fundraising has never been more complex or demanded more from fundraising teams. As change explodes around us, new ways of thinking are in unprecedented demand. Yet, the fundamentals remain the same.

Join us for this highly interactive session, where we’ll explore the kinds of mindsets that need to come together to drive fundraising success today using muppet theory. According to this theory, there are two kinds of people: order muppets (think Bert or Kermit) and chaos muppets (think Grover or Cookie Monster). Order muppets crave stability and linear thinking. Chaos muppets stress wild ideas and coloring outside the box.

This blog posts offers a closer look at how muppet theory can be applied to fundraising organizations and structure:
https://seachangestrategies.com/applying-muppet-theory-to-fundraising-strategery/

As you participate in this session, you’ll identify yourself as an order muppet or chaos muppet and gather in small groups to design a hypothetical fundraising team that has the perfect mix of order and chaos muppets. We will end with a more sober discussion about how to empower diverse points of view as we evolve our fundraising strategies to meet the moment.